Malta’s Hypogeum: The Underground Temple Few Travellers Ever See Hidden beneath the streets of Paola lies one of the world’s most extraordinary prehistoric monuments, and one of Europe’s hardest tickets to secure. Most visitors to Malta admire the island’s golden cities, Baroque churches and Mediterranean coastline. Yet the country’s greatest archaeological treasure is hidden underground. […]
Malta boasts a rich culture and history, that must be experienced to be fully appreciated. With so much to see and do, we’ve got the experts on the ground to give us the best tips for your next trip. We chat With Louise, our Malta specialist on the ground, to give you the best insider
The Michelin Star is widely recognised as a prestigious restaurant rating system. But did you know it has recently expanded to include hotels? In 2024, the Michelin Guide introduced the “Michelin Key”. This new rating system recognises exceptional hotels based on their design, architecture, service, and overall personality. This new system features over 5,000 hotels
Malta is a sunny Mediterranean destination full of history and gorgeous villages. Full of beaches, this pleasantly surprising gem is perfect for families looking for a destination in Europe. Here we have outlined some of the best ideas and activities when discovering Malta with your family. Relax in nature Malta boasts one of the highest
Malta boasts a rich culture and history, that must be experienced to be fully appreciated. With so much to see and do, we’ve got the experts on the ground to give us the best tips for your next trip. We chat With Louise, our Malta specialist on the ground, to give you the best insider
When looking for the perfect hotel it can be tedious to sort through the thousands available online. That’s why we have put together the ultimate cheat sheet on which hotels to use across Malta. We meticulously handpick all the properties we recommend ensuring you a comfortable and relaxing stay. Staying in Valletta Domus Zamittello (4
Malta and Sicily are islands strategically situated in the Mediterranean. Sicily lies about 80kms north of Malta. Malta lies about halfway between Sicily and the northern coast of Africa. The proximity of the two islands has meant that there have been connections between the two. Since prehistoric times up to the modern day! The earliest
Gozo is a peaceful counterpart to the main island of Malta. Smaller in size and just a 25-minute ferry ride away, making it an easy day trip destination. Come here to visit its ancient archeological sites, stunning natural rock formations along the coast, pilgrimage churches, and picturesque fishing villages. Gozo is the legendary isle of
Malta’s ancient Temples are the oldest stone architecture built in the world and have all been recognised as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Built between 3600 and 2500 BC, the Temples are older than both Stonehenge and the Great Pyramids! Malta is also the site of the Hal Saflieni Hypogeum, another UNESCO World Heritage Site that
Malta is a small country of three inhabited islands, Malta, Gozo and Comino, located in the Mediterranean Sea between Sicily and Tunisia. Explore Malta’s history on our 7-Day Itinerary – discover more here. Earliest History Malta has a rich past, with its earliest beginnings going back to Neolithic farmers from Sicily around 5000 BC, followed
